Robert Raymond Kirschbaum - Roberson Funeral Home

Robert Raymond Kirschbaum

March 14, 1922 - February 6, 2021

Interment will be held at a later date in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park, IL.

Robert Raymond Kirschbaum, 98, of Punta Gorda, Florida died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Bayfront Health-Punta Gorda.
Robert was born March 14, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Raymond Joseph and Helen (Richelsen) Kirschbaum. He was a load dispatcher for Commwealth-Edison in Chicago and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Robert moved to Windmill Village in Punta Gorda In 1983 when he retired. During his retirement years he was a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society and received recognition for his many hours of driving cancer patients to and from their treatments.
Survived by his loving family two sons, Lawrence “Larry” A. Kirschbaum of Elkhart, IN and Howard R. Kirschbaum of Magnolia, TX; a sister, Dorothy Demeteral of Frankfort, IL; his companion and friend, Effie Lehmbeck of Punta Gorda; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette E. Kirschbaum who died in 1994.
Interment will be held at a later date in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL where he will be laid to rest with his wife, Jeannette. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Robert Raymond Kirschbaum, 98, of Punta Gorda, Florida died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Bayfront Health-Punta Gorda. Robert was born March 14, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Raymond Joseph and Helen (Richelsen) Kirschbaum. He was a load dispatcher for Commwealth-Edison in Chicago and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.…

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I thought I'd share another picture, this was when they all came back from WWII. Clockwise from upper left...Henry Schmidt, Bob McKay, Bob Kirshbaum and unknown

Uncle Bob was my Dads best friend for most of their lives. They grew up in the same neighborhood, both worked for Commonwealth Edison and they married cousins - Edna and Jeanette. When they were younger they used to hit the ballrooms in Chicago and go dancing with the girls. Uncle Bob was a great guy, straight talker, and had a great laugh. He took me fishing out on his lake, tried to teach me waterskiing (I failed) - frankly I preferred riding in the speedboat. I'm sure the family was waiting for Uncle Bob at the gates of heaven, what a reunion that must have been. Love you Uncle Bob- God Speed

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Uncle Bob I love you so much my heart is just broken. You were a second father to me after my father died when I was 12 years old. You and Internet we’re agreed to me as second parents starting at the age of 12 for me. We had so much fun at the lake and and trish Street in Oaklawn. You taught me so much in life and where the best uncle there any 12-year-old would want it all my life. I will keep you in my prayers along with FE and and Jeanette. I hope you’re resting comfortably innovate a chance to meet Jodi by our heavenly father. Love Billy

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